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NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Exam (Written) (Folder 2)
ML14094A159
Person / Time
Site: Pilgrim
Issue date: 03/25/2014
From:
Division of Reactor Safety I
To:
Entergy Nuclear Generation Co
Jackson D
References
TAC U01876
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ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

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(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only

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1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

. The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

. The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

. The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

. The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

. The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

5. Check guestions that are sam[lled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only: (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK LOD ~

(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/8 Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 84 H 3 s 85 H 3 s 86 H 3 s 87 H 3 s 88 H 3 S/E I don't like this- not quite DLO. Give some events, ask which reportable Look at on site 89 H 3 s 90 H 3 s Remove ref 91 H 2 s Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2-4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:
  • The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).
  • The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).
  • The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).
  • The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.
5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Wntten Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK (F/H)

LOD (1-5}

Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO UIE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only In 92 s In 93 s 94 H s 1\:10 H s 96 H s

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  • [Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]
1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult} rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable}.
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:
  • The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).
  • The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).
  • The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).
  • The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.
5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable}.
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK LOD r----

(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO UIE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 100 H 3 s Instructions

! [Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:
  • The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

. The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

  • The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

. The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Exammation Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

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1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

II Q# LOK LOD ~

(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only I

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[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:
  • The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).
  • The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).
  • The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).
  • The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.
5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK LOD ~

(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 9 H 3 10 H 2 s 11 H 3 s 12 H 3 s 13 F 2 N u Ability to operate or monitor- ask about SRV capacity vs cooling capacity and/or plant condition ok, they convinced me 14 H 3 N u KA wants effect on level of SDC ops - replaced 15 H 3 s 16 H 2 s Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

. The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

. The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

. The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

. The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

. The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Wntten Examination Rev1ew Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK (F/H)

LOD ~

Explanation II (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO UIE/S Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 17 H 3 s 18 F 2 s I 1'11::1 H 3 s 20 H 3 s 21 H 2 s 22 F 2 s 23 H 3 s 24 F 3 s Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

. The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

. The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

. The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

  • The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).
  • The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.
5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK LOD ....--

(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only E Association? Leavew as is, # of channels matter 25 H 2 26 H 2 X u Why is this operationally relevant? All expected alarms - OK, operator error 27 H 2 s 28 F 1 u Too many basic power supf.IY Q's. Ask something requiring PS knowledge to figure out. Keep this, rep ace another, bad validation reselect ka

~1f in rod block system, Q asks about malf causing a rod block 1

29 H 2  ? replaced 30 F 2 s 31 F 3 s 32 H 3 s I Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:
  • The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).
  • The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

. The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

. The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Rev1ew Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK LOD r-(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 33 H 2 s 34 H 3 s 35 H 2 s 36 F 2 s 37 F 2 E Missing "were to occur" in "c" 38 F 2 s 39 H 3 s Not hard, but interesting, original 40 H 4 s Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable}.
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:
  • The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).
  • The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).
  • The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).
  • The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.
5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK LOD ....---

(F/H) {1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 41 F 2 s 14L H 2 E Explain preaction vs deluge- OK, good for this ka 43 F 2 s 44 H 2 s 45 F 3 s Fix subset isue 46 F 3 s 47 H 3 s j::i 48 F 2 Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

Es::401 Wntten Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

I Q# LOK LOD ,----

(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 49 F 1 y u Ask how dist monitored, or alt actions, lame as is- reselect ka 50 H 3 s 51 H 2 s 52 H 2 s 53 F 2 s 54 H 3 s 55 F 2 s 56 H 2 s Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:
  • The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).
  • The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).
  • The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).
  • The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.
5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK LOD .----

(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dis!. Link units ward KIA Only 57 H 3 s 58 H 3 s 59 F 3 E Modify implausible "D" 60 F 2 s 61 F 3 s 62 H 2 s 63 H 2 s 64 H 2 s Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

. The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

  • The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

. The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

  • The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.
5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
f. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK LOD -

(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO UIE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 65 H 3 s 66 F 2 s 67 H 3 s jOO H 3 s Fair to know throttled vs open from memory? OK Ol:J H 2 s ru H 2 s 1

F 2 s jfL H 4 E RO knowledge? Where do lvls come from, are they cues- reselect Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult} rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

. The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

  • The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

. The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

. The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

. The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

. The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7.

Q# LOK LOD ....----

(F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 73 F 1 u How about a call in from offsite - fixed 74 H 2 s 75 F 2 s Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix 8 for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy- difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2- 4 range are acceptable).
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
  • The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

. The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

  • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

The One or more distractors are is not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

. The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

. The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

. The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

. The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

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7. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).
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